Rollins says USDA is pressing ahead with Forest Service reorganization
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration is continuing its Forest Service restructuring plan even though it faces legal obstacles.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Thursday that the Trump administration is going ahead with its plan to restructure the U.S. Forest Service, despite legal hurdles. The Hill reported her remarks, citing The Associated Press.
Rollins spoke on a media call. "We are full-bore ahead in the reorganization," she said. She added that the administration believes in the plan "more today than we ever have."
According to PBS NewsHour, the plan would move Forest Service headquarters from Washington to Salt Lake City. It would close 23 research stations. It would also close many regional offices and replace them with state offices.
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- The HillRollins: Trump administration going 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganizationThu, Oct 22, 8:44 PM EDT
- PBS NewsHourRollins says USDA is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganizationFri, Oct 23, 7:52 PM EDT
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